Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Haigh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2596 1999–00 |
Deaf interpreter licensingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to establish a system of licensing interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing that will enhance the opportunities of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing to enjoy the fruits of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2603 1999–00 |
Retirement system membersA state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created and consists of 20 members. The Governor appoints the following 13 members: four active member representatives, four retiree representatives, and five employer representatives. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2606 1999–00 |
Early retirementDeclares that if it becomes necessary for significant downsizing in a state facility, whether for fiscal reasons, obsolescence, or other extraordinary reasons, the state has a responsibility to provide certain benefits to... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2489 1999–00 |
Financial privacy lawsDeclares that every financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers' personal information,... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2490 1999–00 |
Indian housing authoritiesC Exempts from taxes that property of a tribal housing authority or intertribal housing authority that has been designated for use as housing for persons of low income or senior citizens. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2497 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThree years are added to the presumptive sentence range if the manufacturing of methamphetamine either: (1) occurs in a structure or vehicle where a child less than 16 years old is present; or (2) causes a child under the age... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2501 1999–00 |
School safety grant programDeclares an intent to provide a program of grants to enhance security in schools throughout Washington within available funding, targeted to schools with the greatest need for security personnel and with the most efficient and... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2502 1999–00 |
Fire fightr occupatnl diseasDeclares that heart problems, including atrial fibrillations, that are experienced within one day of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances are presumed to be occupationally related for industrial insurance... | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2503 1999–00 |
School emplyee retiremnt sysDeclares that all classified employees who first become employed by an employer in an eligible position on or after September 1, 2000, have the irrevocable option of membership in plan 2 or plan 3. Repeals RCW 41.35.610. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2517 1999–00 |
Mental health parityDeclares that it is no longer cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. The cost to our children, families, businesses, and society as a whole is too high. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2518 1999–00 |
Climate change committeeA Joint Select Committee on Climate Change is created. The committee consists of twenty-four legislators, six from each of the four major caucuses. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2443 1999–00 |
Teacher/staff tuition asstProvides tuition assistance for public school teachers required to take college courses to continue teaching and classified instructional staff seeking teacher certification. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2467 1999–00 |
Rural county small businessC Authorizes rural counties to allow expansion of small-scale businesses that conform to the area's rural character. C Authorizes rural counties to allow new businesses on rural area sites previously occupied by an existing... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2374 1999–00 |
Assualts on school employeesAmends RCW 9A.36.031 to include assaults on school employees within assault in the third degree. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2393 1999–00 |
Shoreline mngmnt guidelinesC Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) until July 1, 2002, to submit proposed shoreline master program guidelines to the Legislature at least one year before final adoption. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2394 1999–00 |
Shoreline mstr prgrm gdlinesC Eliminates the requirement for the Department of Ecology (DOE) to periodically review the shoreline master program guidelines. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2404 1999–00 |
Sentences/partial confinemntUp to two days, instead of one day, of partial confinement time, may be substituted for one day of total confinement. This sentence condition is an option that courts may use as a substitute for total confinement time in a... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2412 1999–00 |
Vehicular assualtThe crime of vehicular assault is divided into two degrees. The existing crime becomes vehicular assault in the first degree C still a class B felony C and moves to seriousness level V on the sentencing grid. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2413 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceC Modifies unemployment insurance taxes by reducing tax rates, by applying a three-year average to the determination of the taxable wage base, and by changing the calculation date and reducing the triggers for determining the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2419 1999–00 |
Unemployment bnfts/lockoutsAuthorizes unemployment benefits during lockouts. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2422 1999–00 |
Nonpolluting fuels/tx exemptProvides that the tax imposed by chapter 82.03 RCW shall not apply to the sale of passenger vehicles that are designed to use clean fuels as defined in RCW 70.94.015. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 1274 1999–00 |
Jails$ Authorizes municipalities and counties to require any person who is booked in a county or municipal jail to pay a $10 booking fee. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2073 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/24/99) Revises 41.26.430 and 41.26.470 relating to retirement under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2368 1999–00 |
Ferry SEPA exemptionDeclares that the deployment and operation of a vessel between established ferry terminal facilities is not an action requiring environmental review under chapter 43.21C RCW. Declares an intent that this act be given... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1030 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn servc changeThis bill states that a subscriber of long distance or local exchange services will not have the provider of these services changed without the subscriber = s authorization. The form of the authorization is prescribed by the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |